26 Mar 1968
Page 11
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1968
Page
11
Section B of the High Point Enterprise for Tuesday afternoon March 26, 1968 summarizes local briefs and notes from the High Point area. It lists community happenings, upcoming events, and short notices affecting residents.
Gary Tolley, a Oak View School fourth grader, received a complete encyclopedia set after asking Andy to define the ribbon seal. The exchange explains the seal's brown coat with yellow bands and distinctive “ribbons” while noting its Arctic habitat and relatives to the sea lion.
Concerned Citizens of High Point propose a five year pilot to replace rundown shacks in the southwest quadrant with leased temporary trailer courts. A nonprofit corporation will raise funds, High Point Housing Authority will administer, and federal support would cover the gap. The program includes social counseling and eventual dismantling for permanent housing once ready.
A 15 year old has been charged with murder in connection with the pistol death of another 15 year old. No other details about the incident are provided in the readable text. The report notes forecasts of generally fair skies and warmer temperatures with low to mid 40s tonight and highs in the low 70s for Wednesday.
Two 15 year olds involved in a fatal shooting at Central High School after a lunch hour confrontation. Gerald Locklear, charged with murder, fled the scene but was captured nearby. Walker, the victim born Oct 12 1952, died from multiple gunshot wounds. The case, tied to prior felony charges, includes an eyewitness account and police reconstruction of events.
A proposal to establish mobile home centers as temporary housing for displaced residents in High Point gains praise from Mayor Robert Davis who calls it a start toward solving the housing problem. The Concerned Citizens of High Point presented the plan to the Zoning Commission, envisioning land for centers where families are moved from slums into leased mobile homes while neighborhoods are rehabilitated. The Public Housing Authority would manage the centers with federal funds backing the venture, and planning board members indicated a willingness to relax zoning to allow mobile homes. The group aims to return residents to their neighborhoods after upgrades are completed, though many inhabitants may initially resist leaving their current areas.
Horace Starbuck Haworth received the Book of Golden Deeds Award from the High Point Exchange Club. Jack Dunn presented the award at the event attended by Cecil E. Haworth. Music was provided by the High Point Community Chorus directed by H. Grady Miller.
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